Liquid Crystal/Metal-Based Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

Recently, liquid state systems employing crystals and alloys have gained significant attention owing to their intriguing physical and chemical characteristics. In the realm of sensing systems, platforms and interfaces utilizing liquid crystals/metals exhibit phase transition properties. These systems can span from a soft liquid to a rigid solid state, facilitating the adjustment of physical properties from stretchable and flexible to hard and robust platforms. In addition to their physical traits, these systems offer flexible chemistry and tunable properties through the introduction of functional groups and selective metal–ligand interactions. This enables diverse interactive pathways and sensing mechanisms.

These phase transition materials are typically responsive to a wide array of external stimuli, including temperature, pressure, magnetic and electric fields, surrounding chemicals/biomolecules, and optical stimuli. Therefore, they can enable the measurement of various physical and chemical events in a multiplex manner, leading to significant applications in wearable and implantable sensing devices.

Dr. Mahroo Baharfar
Guest Editor

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• liquid crystals
• liquid metals
• sensors
• biosensors
• flexible sensors
• stretchable sensors